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Liverpool are about to sign Cody Gakpo. It would set off multiple transfer parallels with Luis Suárez, involving ramifications for a certain Darwin Núñez too. A prolific young forward signed for Liverpool from the Dutch league. Somewhere, Darwin Núñez must have his head in his hands. The Liverpool striker will certainly not be scared of competition. In any case, Cody Gakpo has done most of his best work from the flanks, suggesting the duo will end up as a partnership rather than a rivalry. But with Núñez already facing a barrage of Andy Carroll comparisons from the stands every week, the arrival…

Rico Lewis has played better than this and that is perhaps the most significant indication that Manchester City seem to have another serious prospect on their hands, because as full Premier League debuts go, this was not bad at all. He operates at right back but then to say that is not really doing Lewis justice, having spent half of last night tucked beside Rodri as an auxiliary midfielder. And looking as if he had been doing it for years. Tactical dexterity should not come quite this easy. Barely 18, the teenager from Radcliffe – a little town nine miles north of the Etihad…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has joked that Kalvin Phillips has the ‘perfect body’ after he dropped him from the squad and first team training last week after he returned from the World Cup overweight. Phillips was recalled to the City bench on Wednesday night for the club’s trip to his former side Leeds United, a sign that Guardiola’s anger at his situation had somewhat abated. ‘He’s not injured – he arrived overweight,’ Guardiola said last week. ‘I don’t know [why]. He didn’t arrive in the condition to do training sessions and to play.’ Asked about the possibility of Phillips appearing this weekend for City in their…

A frustrated Pep Guardiola booted a water bottle straight into the Leeds United bench after watching his side concede – but instantly sprinted over to apologise. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola frantically raced over to apologise to the Leeds United bench after expertly booting a water bottle in their direction. The Spaniard was left fuming after watching his team throw away a clean sheet at Elland Road, looking down at the helpless beverage before delivering a strike that Erling Haaland would be proud of. Messing up his kick and watching it fly into the opposition dugout, Guardiola put his hands on his head…

Erling Haaland continued to re-write the record books in Manchester City’s win at Leeds. Erling Haaland broke two more records – one previously held by Lionel Messi – with his goals during Manchester City’s Premier League defeat of Leeds United on Wednesday. Haaland was at the double as City saw off the Yorkshire side 3-1, his two second-half strikes putting City firmly in control after Rodri had broken the deadlock just before half-time. The brace saw Haaland take his City goals tally to 26 in 20 appearances in all competitions, a return that has broken two separate records. Haaland’s first strike will likely…

Chelsea may have blown their competition out of the water before the January transfer window has even started. Chelsea have reportedly put in a bid that exceeds Enzo Fernandez’s release clause as co-owner Todd Boehly looks to pip Manchester United and Liverpool to the midfielder’s signature. Benfica hoped that his £105million price tag would warn off suitors but that may prove not to be the case with the January transfer window just around the corner. Fernandez is now a household name after clinching the award for Best Young Player at the 2022 World Cup. Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni started the tournament with him on the bench before…

Reece James faces another month out after a setback to his return from a knee injury — and the Chelsea defender has opened up about the mental strain caused by the toughest year of his career. Scans on Wednesday confirmed James had picked up a fresh problem against Bournemouth on Tuesday, which will keep him out until the end of January. James was returning to action after 11 weeks out, having suffered right knee ligament damage against AC Milan in October — a huge blow for the 23-year-old and England as it ruled him out of the World Cup. He was due to play around an hour against Bournemouth but…

Chelsea have begun plans to sign reinforcements in the January transfer window as David Datro Fofana looks set to become Graham Potter’s first signing as Blues boss. Chelsea have announced the club have reached a pre-agreement to sign Molde striker David Datro Fofana. The Ivorian forward is set to become the Blues’ first January transfer signing. Todd Boehly has acted on plans to back Graham Potter after the 47-year-old replaced Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea boss back in September. Fofana has scored 15 goals and provided a further five assists for the Norwegian outfit so far this season. The striker completed medical tests…

Graham Potter could be out of a job if he fails to guide Chelsea to a top-four finish, one former Premier League player has predicted. Potter became Chelsea head coach back in September, when he was chosen as the replacement for the sacked Thomas Tuchel. It was recognition of his good work with Brighton from before. He initially made a good impression in the Stamford Bridge hotseat, but things took a turn for the worse just before the World Cup break. Indeed, Potter ended up under pressure just a couple of months after taking his new role. Things resumed on a happier…

Bruno Fernandes has been impressed with the impact of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United as the Dutch coach looks to put the club’s recent difficulties behind them. Bruno Fernandes has cited the stability and discipline bought in by Erik ten Hag as a crucial change at Manchester United. The playmaker has been a regular since the Dutchman arrived with the Red Devils looking to mount a top four charge after a poor start to the campaign. Ten Hag was hired in the summer and tasked with restoring success to Old Trafford as the club aimed to take a long-term approach. Fernandes is…

Lisandro Martinez has returned to Manchester United following his 2022 World Cup triumph with Argentina. However, he did so at the expensive of missing international teammate and his close friend Nicolas Tagliafico’s wedding back in his homeland. The Lyon left-back married Caroline Calvagni in 2021 but postponed the wedding reception to their one-year anniversary due to COVID-19. Martinez was back in Manchester for Tuesday night’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest but was ruled out from playing having only just returned from the wild celebrations in Buenos Aires following Argentina’s third World Cup victory. The 24-year-old centre-back played five times in Qatar, helping to end…

Erik ten Hag was thoroughly impressed with makeshift centre-back Luke Shaw on Tuesday night, believing that the England international looked like he had played there for years. With illness, injury and unavailability ravaging Ten Hag’s defensive options, he was forced to play a back four of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Shaw and Tyrell Malacia against Nottingham Forest. The unusual defence held firm and the Red Devils left Old Trafford with a 3-0 win, as Shaw did well away from his usual left-back position. While he is unlikely to stay there when Lisandro Martinez returns from World Cup celebrations and Harry Maguire is fully fit, Ten…

Casemiro continues to impress in a Manchester United shirt and his signing has been described as a ‘steal’. That’s the view of former club hero Paul Parker after watching the Brazil midfielder run the show in the Red Devils’ perfect return to Premier League action. The 30-year-old played the full 90 minutes, despite featuring heavily at the World Cup, and grabbed an assist in the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Midfield was an area of desperate need for the Red Devils and Erik ten Hag seems to have addressed those issues with the addition of Casemiro. After winning five Champions League…

Scarlett Johansson is a veteran actor in the Hollywood Industry. In an industry where every other actor wants to make a niche for themselves amid rising competition from their peers, it requires a special one to leave a signature that moviegoers shall remember in a blink. A signature that they associate with the actor, that feels like an extension of their personality. From Jack Nicholson’s iconic smile to Morgan Freeman’s calming voice, some actors have left their mark on the minds of their fans. Scarlett Johansson is no stranger to that, as her deep and textured voice leaves a footprint…

Liverpool may have to sell one of their stars after signing Cody Gakpo. Liverpool have been warned they are facing a “sad exodus” as one of their stars Roberto Firmino has been tipped to leave the club following Cody Gakpo’s signing. The Reds pipped Manchester United to what could become a £50million deal for the Netherlands forward, as Jurgen Klopp’s side are set to bolster their forward options following injuries to Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota. Both players are not expected to return before February, as Liverpool fielded Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the left in their 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day. The former Arsenal man’s contract is…

Kai Havertz has made a strong case to Graham Potter that he should be the Blues’ first choice striker with a goal and assist vs Bournemouth. Kai Havertz has made a statement of intent to Graham Potter finding the back of the net and grabbing an assist as Chelsea won their Premier League return against Bournemouth. Havertz slid home a delightful Raheem Sterling cross after 16 minutes before Mason Mount then doubled the Blues’ lead eight minutes later receiving Havertz’s pass on the edge of the box before guiding a superb effort beyond Mark Travers. Despite Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang spending the entire World Cup break in west London, Havertz…

In 2022, archaeologists discovered an array of lost treasures of the ancient world. Insider’s coverage of the fascinating glimpses into humanity’s past included an engraving on an ancient ivory lice comb which is the oldest known sentence written in the first alphabet, the earliest known limb amputation, and ancient poop that contained new clues about feasts eaten at the construction of Stonehenge. Iraq’s extreme drought reveals a 3,400-year-old city Extreme droughts across the globe characterized part of 2022. While this did, in parts, cause ecological devastation and ravaged wildlife hotspots, it also revealed some incredible secrets that were hidden underwater.…

Egypt announced Saturday the discovery of a private tomb belonging to a senior official from the 5th dynasty of the pharaohs, which ruled roughly 4,400 years ago. Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani announced the find at the site of the tomb in Saqqara, just west of Cairo, calling the discovery, saying it was “exceptionally well preserved.” See inside the ancient find Minister al-Anani called “the most beautiful tomb discovered this year.” The tomb was opened to cameramen and visitors over the weekend in the latest push for press and tourist attention to the country’s historical wonders. The tomb was discovered in…

About 300 gold coins, dating back around 1,500 years to a time when part of the Roman Empire was collapsing, have been discovered during construction at an abandoned cinema in Como, in northern Italy, the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities said in a series of statements. All of the coins were found inside the remains of an amphora, a type of storage jar that the Romans often used to transport liquids such as wine and olive oil. After the cinema construction crew discovered the hoard, a team of archaeologists from the ministry excavated the coins and brought them…

In many cases, the world below us is just as fascinating as the ground we walk on. Across Europe, there is a hidden, often millennia-old subterranean realm of tunnels stretching from the north in Scotland leading down to the Mediterranean. It is an underground world of never-ending tunnels, massive caves, and labyrinths dug by unknown ancient men. There are also underground labyrinths that have not been fully explored yet. One of them is located about 52 kilometres from Constanța, historically known as Tomis, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania. A Vast Underground City Where You Can Get Lost This…

Scarlett says Colin is “very optimistic, easygoing, funny, and nice.” In a recent interview with Parade Magazine, Black Widow actress Scarlett Johansson opened up about her life.  She spoke of all the roles she didn’t get, and elaborated about her now fiance, Colin Jost who is a Saturday Night Live head writer and co-anchor of Weekend Update.  Johansson appeared more than excited to share her feelings on Jost. In fact, the two met in 2010 on one of her hosting stints, and from then on, it was love at first sight for her. What You See Is What You Get “What you see is what you get with him.” The 35-year-old actress…

Scarlett Johansson used a tissue once, and it was automatically worth more than $5K to a fan. Celebrity snot apparently has some serious value. And when fans consider inflation, Scarlett Johannson’s snot, in particular, is worth a ton of cash. As BBC News reported, back in 2008, the in-demand actress was chatting with Jay Leno on ‘Tonight’ when she used a tissue to blow her nose. Well, as BBC highlighted, she blew it twice on the pricey tissue, leaving some lipstick behind. Right after, she bagged the tissue in a plastic zipper bag, signed it, and announced she’d be auctioning the rag off to charity. But…

Could any actress outdo Scarlett Johansson in the role of Black Widow? Not a chance. Could any actress outdo Scarlett Johansson in the role of Black Widow? Not a chance. There are so many reasons why she was the perfect casting choice for Black Widow. It’s funny because Emily Blunt was initially cast for the role but later decided to back out due to a scheduling conflict. With the Black Widow film slated for release in November 2020, it’s a good time to look back at all the reasons that Scarlett Johansson is a fantastic Black Widow. Many fans were upset to see her…

Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has ‘activated viking mode’ ahead of his return to Leeds with a post showing his braids and terrifying muscles. Haaland travels to the city where he was born while his father Alf-Inge was featuring for the Whites, and the game is LIVE on talkSPORT. Leeds will be scared enough to welcome back a man in startling goalscoring form with 18 goals in 13 Premier League games, and his latest post serves as another warning. Known not only for his world-class marksmanship on-field, Haaland has won plenty of fans worldwide with his charm off of it, and…